"EliteXC: Heat" card complete with addition of four undercard bouts

One day after EliteXC shocked the MMA world with the addition of Affliction-contracted fighters Andrei Arlovski and Roy Nelson, the organization has finalized the Oct. 4 “EliteXC: Heat” with the addition of four undercard bouts.

EliteXC Vice President Jared Shaw confirmed the additions today with MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com). With the new bouts the card now has 11 total fights.

Berto was originally scheduled to face Mike Aina (9-6-1), who was forced to withdraw due to a broken hand suffered in training. The bout will be Berto’s first since a devastating flying-knee knockout loss suffered at the hands of Yves Edwards in February.

Heun is a ShoXC and IFL veteran. Heun debuted for the organization in March with a win over Marlon Matias. Five of Heun’s seven career victories have come via submission.

The undefeated Borgomeo first fought for EliteXC in February. Three of Borgomeo’s four career victories have come by way of submission.

Gomez is a Gracie Barra Orlando fighter who has won four of his most recent five fights. Six of Gomez’s eight career victories have come via submission.

Bouchat is a veteran of the Florida-based Real Fighting Championship. The 27-year-old last fought in February 2007.

Cury is an American Top Team instructor who holds black belt in both judo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. The bout will be Cury’s professional MMA debut.

Jackowski trains with American Top Team and has built a successful amateur MMA and tournament grappling record.

Gomez debuted professionally in June, and dropped his last bout via submission in just 24 seconds.

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